Projects · Water
South-west Oxford (Botley Road to Kennington)·In developmentWater
Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme
- StageContract awarded to Graham (reported 15 September 2026); construction from 2027
- Value£220m (main works contract)
- Next milestoneConstruction start in 2027 on a five-year programme
- Last checked1 November 2026
What has changed on this project, and when
- Next milestone: Construction start in 2027 on a five-year programme2 November 2026 · previously: Construction start 2027 on a five-year programme
- Stage: Contract awarded to Graham (reported 15 September 2026); construction from 20272 November 2026 · previously: Contract awarded (Graham, 15 September 2026); construction from 2027
- Next milestone: Construction start 2027 on a five-year programme24 September 2026 · previously: Confirmed main construction start (expected late 2026)
- Stage: Contract awarded (Graham, 15 September 2026); construction from 202724 September 2026 · previously: Pipeline, consents and land secured; main construction expected late 2026
- Value: £220m (main works contract)24 September 2026 · previously: Not disclosed
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